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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.47, 6,215.04 and 2,486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.47, 6,215.04 and 2,486.86 is: 3,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.47 : 6,215.04 = 2,486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.47/6,215.04 = 2,486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.47x = 6,215.04 × 2,486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.47x = 15,455,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,918.84/4,503.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.01

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